2012: A Year in Photos
Since nobody (non-literally) voted on my photos for 2011, I have declared myself a dictator and will make the decision for you in 2012 (you can blame this on Obama, since everything he touches or influences suddenly becomes an evil socialist). Here's my year in review via my favorite photos.
1. "The Clowns of Crystal Springs" (January)
Edward and Ian get along really well, and they both know how to communicate with the camera. Nice days in January are rare for the Willamette Valley, so we took advantage and rode to Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens for a quick outdoor activity. Ian was sporting a broken wrist, so he got to ride in the bike trailer.
2. "9-Year Old Commits to play Linebacker at BYU in 2020" (February)
We have an OMSI membership and visit the museum with some regularity. Aaron and I rode our bikes there on what must have been a non-raining Saturday. I think he was experimenting with some different chemicals in the museum lab and put his heart on his sleeve, which proves (I think, anyway) that as much as I voice my opinion, I encourage my children to be individuals and find their own path through life.
3. "Cycling the Tri-county Area" (March)
In March Aaron and I went on a multi-county bike ride. Aaron seems to genuinely enjoy riding, so I try to support his healthy desire. He snapped this picture of me on the Springwater trail, a few miles before we reached the end of our journey.
4. "Buds" (April)
For Easter we visited Meg's sister Melissa in Dallas, OR. There were about a dozen kids present, and the weather was semi-nice, so they had a blast playing outside together. Here Issac and Edward created their own game. I personally like the four naked feet.
5. "Alternate Reality" (April)
Meg and I often hang out in the neighborhood for date nights. This shot is above Oaks Bottom and frames the downtown skyline of Portland very nicely. I didn't have much light to work with, and the original picture ended up a little blurry and looking like blah. But after applying a variety of digital effects, I created what is one of my favorite pictures, and creates what I think is some kind of strange, alien world that I'm not familiar with.
6. "Riverside" (June)
I took all three of my boys camping on a somewhat remote section of the Mt. Hood forest area. The scenery, lighting, and energy of the boys made for a ripe photographic experience. This was Ian's first real camping trip, and I think he enjoyed the trip more than the rest of us.
7: "Jewel Among the Carnies" (July)
We are lucky to live a few miles from a quaint, old-fashioned amusement park. We met up with Meg's brother and his family for a farewell of sorts, as they were trekking east to Salt Lake City for their next adventure in life. I arrived in the evening with my camera and found lots of colorful scenery.
8. "Just a Peek" (August)
The shot below was of my wife a few hours after reuniting after a six-week separation. We were walking around Washington D.C. and trying to get to know each other again--at least I was, and Meg probably found my being distant as a strange and negative thing. Night photography is one of the most artistic expressions I know of, but it is very difficult--especially as I was shooting tripod-less. Nevertheless, there was enough artificial light to illuminate what was truly an beautiful scene.
9. "Baberaham Lincoln" (August)
I like this shot of Meg at the Lincoln Memorial, but I probably like it more because of the title.
10: "Loss" (September)
I lost both of my Asay grandparents this autumn (Part 1 and Part 2). I found myself fortunate enough to attend both funerals. Here my father stops for a moment before the undertakers lowered Grandma to her final resting place.
11. "Youthful Noise" (November)
Meg found a trombone at a garage sale in the neighborhood and decided that Aaron was going to join the band and play the trombone. And thus it came to pass. Aaron seems to enjoy learning and playing his instrument and did what I thought was a great job at his first public concert a few weeks ago. I took this photo for his 10th birthday and like the subtlety of everything: his expression, the low lighting, and the somewhat-blurred lights on the Christmas tree.
12. "Sick Falls" (December)
Meg and I set the bar pretty low for how not to have a good vacation, not that we did anything consciously to have a lousy time. Besides the memories that I'm sure we'll laugh about for years to come, the only good of the trip was the chance to photograph one of Oregon's most iconic natural wonders in a winter setting (but even this was painful).
And that's my 2012 in five minutes. What were your favorite memories from the year that was supposed to end it all but didn't?
1. "The Clowns of Crystal Springs" (January)
Edward and Ian get along really well, and they both know how to communicate with the camera. Nice days in January are rare for the Willamette Valley, so we took advantage and rode to Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens for a quick outdoor activity. Ian was sporting a broken wrist, so he got to ride in the bike trailer.
2. "9-Year Old Commits to play Linebacker at BYU in 2020" (February)
We have an OMSI membership and visit the museum with some regularity. Aaron and I rode our bikes there on what must have been a non-raining Saturday. I think he was experimenting with some different chemicals in the museum lab and put his heart on his sleeve, which proves (I think, anyway) that as much as I voice my opinion, I encourage my children to be individuals and find their own path through life.
3. "Cycling the Tri-county Area" (March)
In March Aaron and I went on a multi-county bike ride. Aaron seems to genuinely enjoy riding, so I try to support his healthy desire. He snapped this picture of me on the Springwater trail, a few miles before we reached the end of our journey.
4. "Buds" (April)
For Easter we visited Meg's sister Melissa in Dallas, OR. There were about a dozen kids present, and the weather was semi-nice, so they had a blast playing outside together. Here Issac and Edward created their own game. I personally like the four naked feet.
5. "Alternate Reality" (April)
Meg and I often hang out in the neighborhood for date nights. This shot is above Oaks Bottom and frames the downtown skyline of Portland very nicely. I didn't have much light to work with, and the original picture ended up a little blurry and looking like blah. But after applying a variety of digital effects, I created what is one of my favorite pictures, and creates what I think is some kind of strange, alien world that I'm not familiar with.
6. "Riverside" (June)
I took all three of my boys camping on a somewhat remote section of the Mt. Hood forest area. The scenery, lighting, and energy of the boys made for a ripe photographic experience. This was Ian's first real camping trip, and I think he enjoyed the trip more than the rest of us.
7: "Jewel Among the Carnies" (July)
We are lucky to live a few miles from a quaint, old-fashioned amusement park. We met up with Meg's brother and his family for a farewell of sorts, as they were trekking east to Salt Lake City for their next adventure in life. I arrived in the evening with my camera and found lots of colorful scenery.
8. "Just a Peek" (August)
The shot below was of my wife a few hours after reuniting after a six-week separation. We were walking around Washington D.C. and trying to get to know each other again--at least I was, and Meg probably found my being distant as a strange and negative thing. Night photography is one of the most artistic expressions I know of, but it is very difficult--especially as I was shooting tripod-less. Nevertheless, there was enough artificial light to illuminate what was truly an beautiful scene.
9. "Baberaham Lincoln" (August)
I like this shot of Meg at the Lincoln Memorial, but I probably like it more because of the title.
10: "Loss" (September)
I lost both of my Asay grandparents this autumn (Part 1 and Part 2). I found myself fortunate enough to attend both funerals. Here my father stops for a moment before the undertakers lowered Grandma to her final resting place.
11. "Youthful Noise" (November)
Meg found a trombone at a garage sale in the neighborhood and decided that Aaron was going to join the band and play the trombone. And thus it came to pass. Aaron seems to enjoy learning and playing his instrument and did what I thought was a great job at his first public concert a few weeks ago. I took this photo for his 10th birthday and like the subtlety of everything: his expression, the low lighting, and the somewhat-blurred lights on the Christmas tree.
12. "Sick Falls" (December)
Meg and I set the bar pretty low for how not to have a good vacation, not that we did anything consciously to have a lousy time. Besides the memories that I'm sure we'll laugh about for years to come, the only good of the trip was the chance to photograph one of Oregon's most iconic natural wonders in a winter setting (but even this was painful).
And that's my 2012 in five minutes. What were your favorite memories from the year that was supposed to end it all but didn't?
Too many pic's of Meg...haha you must like her or something. I think there is something about each one that I like. But I love you capturing your true boys in the first shot. I can't get enough of those cuties!!!
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